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Valuing Our History

Articles dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, historical landmarks, and pioneer stories of Wellington County.

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Guelph businessman William Bell survived fall from a train in 1897

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Beatty Bros. company installed fire fighting system in 1935

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Quiet hamlet the scene of police and residents brawl on Dec. 31

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Drainage lawsuit in 1899 was costly to East Luther Township

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Crash near Fergus claimed life of glider pilot in 1958

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Huge Reform Party celebration in Guelph after elections of 1848

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Competitive speed skating became a local fad in 1899

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Charles Davidson was an important figure in local history

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Residents feared arsonist set major 1848 fire in Fergus

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Erin played host to a major provincial Liberal rally in 1897

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Firearms were involved in three separate 1897 incidents

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Insufficient evidence to lay arson charges in 1864 Guelph fire